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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Remit (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: 25. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to restrict public private partnerships from the full terms of the proposed freedom of information legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42481/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Data Protection Package: Discussion with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Mr. Hawkes has addressed the substance of the question I was going to ask. When the audit is completed, will he come back to the committee to give us a presentation on the outcome?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will members have more than one opportunity to ask questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: It was stated at last week's hearings that there were up to 20,000 unlicensed machines in the country. Mr. Roche said the correct figure could be as low as 5,000. Do any of the organisations present today or who were here last week represent the operators of these 5,000 or 20,000 machines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: My next question is to the delegates from Rehab. I was concerned to hear during its presentation that it was being squeezed out of the market. We are all aware of the good work the organisation does. I read in a newspaper recently that it had initiated legal proceedings against the State. I would like to know the reason it has chosen to take the legal route to address-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: What is at issue is linked with the charitable lotteries fund. What happens in that regard in other countries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will the delegates outline what it will mean for service delivery if the fund is eliminated and the cap remains in place? What will this mean for Rehab? We know what it does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have some questions for Mr. Quirke's representatives. The site in County Tipperary was mentioned and I read about it in the press. Planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanála. What is the argument for having a resort casino as opposed to a stand-alone casino? Some of the reasons in favour of a resort casino venue proposal as opposed to a stand-alone casino were mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Could we get clarification on the point regarding the heads of the Bill? I am trying to get my head around the issue. An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for this and the legislation would indicate it cannot be licensed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Is there a mechanism within the heads that would allow a Minister to license a venue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have three questions to be put to Mr. Murphy. He mentioned the definition of a bet in his statement so will he expand on that? I am not a gambler, ordinarily, so will he explain virtual racing, fixed odds betting terminals and television roulette?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: It is important that the committee teases this out, as it is a major share of the betting market. We know there are "integrity systems" with live racing and although I know we are under pressure for time-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Virtual racing was mentioned last week and we are getting an alternative view. I am asking for an alternative view on the fixed odds betting terminals and television roulette, which form part of the market.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have two questions for Mr. Murphy. Last week I asked a question about uncollected winnings. I am anxious to tease out that aspect as well as deposits held, which probably relates to online gambling. Some of the small print was brought to my attention during the week. One of the bookmaking organisations states that the account is not a bank account and is therefore not insured,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I asked about the moneys that are held.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Both.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: Will Mr. Murphy restate the point he is making about social responsibility?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Heads of the Gambling Control Bill 2013: Discussion (9 Oct 2013)

Niall Collins: I have a question for Rehab and another for Mr. Murphy. On a point of clarification, the charitable lotteries compensation fund was established when the national lottery was established.